When to replace the Air Filter on your VW CALIFORNIA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 1.9 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 1.9 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.5 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.5 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 1.9 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TSI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TSI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) and other VW models
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Tools
Replacement: air filter – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). Tools you'll need:
Electronic spray
Clic-R collar pliers
Flat Screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: air filter – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unplug the mass air flow sensor connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
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    Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use clic-R collar pliers.
  3. Step 5
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  4. Step 6
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    Release the air filter cover clips.
  5. Step 7
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    Take off the filter lid.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  7. Step 9
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  8. Step 10
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
  9. Step 11
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    Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: air filter – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Take care to only use quality filters.During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
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